stuffed french toast
A delightful twist on a classic breakfast, this stuffed French toast is filled with creamy goodness and perfectly golden brown.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bread
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter for cooking
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup strawberries sliced, for filling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon for the egg wash.
- In a small bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto two slices of bread. Top with sliced strawberries.
- Place the remaining two slices of bread on top to create sandwiches.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg wash, ensuring both sides are coated. Let soak for a minute or two.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the stuffed French toast for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like syrup, whipped cream, or extra berries.
Notes
Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your preference. For a richer filling, you can add a touch of lemon zest.